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Patients who have experienced an infection in a tooth root may have been referred to an endodontist for a treatment known as endodontic therapy or a “root canal.” This procedure requires the endodontist to remove the inner portion of the tooth, the dental pulp, which includes the blood supply and nerves that keep the tooth alive. If an infection fails to go away after the root canal treatment or if it returns, patients will need an additional treatment known as an apicoectomy. This procedure is available for Conyers, Georgia area patients when they visit Conyers Endodontic Center.
In an apicoectomy, the endodontist no longer needs to remove the dental pulp in the infected tooth as this was already done during the root canal procedure. However, it requires the removal of the tip of the tooth root, which is then replaced with a filling material. This is the next step in trying to rid the tooth of infection, and it is a much less invasive procedure than the root canal itself.
The endodontist will remove just a few millimeters of the tooth’s root with precision instruments during the surgery. The filling is then placed, and the soft tissues are sutured. If dissolving sutures are used, patients will not need to return to have the stitches removed. They can expect the bone around the tooth to heal over the next few months, ensuring the area is healthy again following the apicoectomy procedure.
At Conyers Endodontic Center, we want our patients to have healthy smiles for life, so when problems arise, we can help. If you have been told that you’ve had a failed root canal and need further treatment, it is time to connect with our team! Drs. Rolin Desir, Alison St. Paul, Dr. Young Okeke, and Candace De Veaux of Conyers, GA, can be reached by calling for an appointment at (470) 486-6025. We are open to new and returning patients at our facility, conveniently located at 1920 Highway 20 SE, Suite A.